RADID SPANISH VOL 1/2 REALLY WORKS VERY WELL!

Rapid Spanish: Volume 3

By:
Earworms Learning

Narrated by:
Marlon Lodge,
Vivian Atienza

Length: 1 hr and 14 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
23

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
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Earworms mbt ®
Rapid Spanish puts the words and phrases you need not just on the tip of your tongue, but also transports them deeply into your long-term memory. Simply by listening to these specially composed melodies with their rhythmic repetitions of Spanish and English a few times, the sound patterns are indelibly burned into your auditory cortex. You will have successfully learned the Spanish phrase and have the correct accent ringing in your ears.

5 out of 5 stars

Shopping phrases

By
Amazon Customer
on
05-09-18

Rapid Spanish (Latin American): Volumes 1 & 2

By:
earworms Learning

Narrated by:
Marlon Lodge

Length: 2 hrs and 20 mins

Original Recording

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
17

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
15

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
12

Earworms mbt(c) is a revolutionary accelerated technique that takes the hard work out of learning. By listening a few times to these specially composed melodies, with their rhythmic repetitions of Spanish (Latin American) and English, you will pick up essential words and phrases that will not just be on the tip of your tongue but burnt deeply into your long-term memory in next to no time. If you like music, and want to make rapid progress without any formal knowledge of language learning, Earworms mbt(c) Rapid Spanish (Latin American) is the course for you.

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent introduction to a language.

By
Spike
on
16-01-15

Spanish Short Stories for Beginners

Improve Your Reading and Listening Skills in Spanish

By:
Claudia Orea

Narrated by:
Lucia Bodas,
Abel Franco

Length: 6 hrs and 58 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
55

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
49

Story

4 out of 5 stars
49

Learn Spanish and improve your Spanish listening skills with these short stories. Gain a greater vocabulary that you can use immediately, every day. You will add 1500+ Spanish words and expressions to your repertoire through the encounter of descriptive sentences and casual conversations woven throughout the stories.

An exciting, nontraditional approach to language learning with the easy, relaxed appeal of an audio-only product. No books. No rote memorisation. No chance of failure. This download contains the entire course.

This book was created with the audiobook listener in mind. Purchase the audiobook version of this book for the best and most effective learning experience! Learn how to speak and understand Spanish fast with these 1,000+ useful Spanish vocabulary words to help you get through everyday conversation! Each word is spoken to you slowly and repeated multiple times along with its appropriate English translation so that you can learn proper Spanish pronunciation!

RADID SPANISH VOL 1/2 REALLY WORKS VERY WELL!

Rapid Spanish: Volume 3

By:
Earworms Learning

Narrated by:
Marlon Lodge,
Vivian Atienza

Length: 1 hr and 14 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
23

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
16

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
17

Earworms mbt ®
Rapid Spanish puts the words and phrases you need not just on the tip of your tongue, but also transports them deeply into your long-term memory. Simply by listening to these specially composed melodies with their rhythmic repetitions of Spanish and English a few times, the sound patterns are indelibly burned into your auditory cortex. You will have successfully learned the Spanish phrase and have the correct accent ringing in your ears.

5 out of 5 stars

Shopping phrases

By
Amazon Customer
on
05-09-18

Rapid Spanish (Latin American): Volumes 1 & 2

By:
earworms Learning

Narrated by:
Marlon Lodge

Length: 2 hrs and 20 mins

Original Recording

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
17

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
15

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
12

Earworms mbt(c) is a revolutionary accelerated technique that takes the hard work out of learning. By listening a few times to these specially composed melodies, with their rhythmic repetitions of Spanish (Latin American) and English, you will pick up essential words and phrases that will not just be on the tip of your tongue but burnt deeply into your long-term memory in next to no time. If you like music, and want to make rapid progress without any formal knowledge of language learning, Earworms mbt(c) Rapid Spanish (Latin American) is the course for you.

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent introduction to a language.

By
Spike
on
16-01-15

Spanish Short Stories for Beginners

Improve Your Reading and Listening Skills in Spanish

By:
Claudia Orea

Narrated by:
Lucia Bodas,
Abel Franco

Length: 6 hrs and 58 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
55

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
49

Story

4 out of 5 stars
49

Learn Spanish and improve your Spanish listening skills with these short stories. Gain a greater vocabulary that you can use immediately, every day. You will add 1500+ Spanish words and expressions to your repertoire through the encounter of descriptive sentences and casual conversations woven throughout the stories.

An exciting, nontraditional approach to language learning with the easy, relaxed appeal of an audio-only product. No books. No rote memorisation. No chance of failure. This download contains the entire course.

This book was created with the audiobook listener in mind. Purchase the audiobook version of this book for the best and most effective learning experience! Learn how to speak and understand Spanish fast with these 1,000+ useful Spanish vocabulary words to help you get through everyday conversation! Each word is spoken to you slowly and repeated multiple times along with its appropriate English translation so that you can learn proper Spanish pronunciation!

3 out of 5 stars

different pronunciation??

By
Anonymous User
on
30-08-18

Spanish Level 1 Lessons 1-5

Learn to Speak and Understand Spanish with Pimsleur Language Programs

By:
Pimsleur

Narrated by:
Pimsleur

Length: 2 hrs and 47 mins

Original Recording

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars
69

The Pimsleur® Method: the easiest, fastest way to learn a new language. Completely portable, easily downloadable, and lots of fun. You’ll be speaking and understanding in no time flat!

Now you can take a shortcut to Spanish vocabulary by learning 1,000 of the most common Spanish words covering 26 themes - with no need for rote memorization. All you need is six to seven minutes per day to listen to audio drills. The exercises will teach you 20 to 25 Spanish words each day through a repetition method designed to help you grasp the words naturally.

5 out of 5 stars

Very good as part of learning Spanish.

By
Bundana
on
15-01-17

Essential Spanish in Two Hours

By:
Paul Noble

Narrated by:
Paul Noble

Length: 2 hrs and 24 mins

Original Recording

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
59

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
47

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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Learning Spanish couldn’t be easier! This language course will have you speaking Spanish in just 2.5 hours. Use Paul Noble’s relaxing method to learn the key language skills that you need to speak Spanish with confidence. You will finally be able to say what you want to say - just sit back and listen!

5 out of 5 stars

Love Paul Noble

By
T. Griffith
on
30-03-14

Rapid Italian: Volume 1

By:
Earworms Learning

Narrated by:
Andrew Lodge

Length: 1 hr and 10 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
166

Performance

4 out of 5 stars
56

Story

4 out of 5 stars
50

By listening to these specially composed melodies with their rhythmic repetitions of Italian and English a few times, you pick up over 200 essential words and phrases that will not just be on the tip of your tongue, but will be burned deeply into your long-term memory in next to no time.

5 out of 5 stars

Finally, a refreshing change !!

By
Colin
on
06-10-06

Rapid French: Volume 3

By:
earworms Learning

Narrated by:
Marlon Lodge,
Hélèn Pollmann,
Xénia Saquet

Length: 1 hr and 16 mins

Original Recording

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4.5 out of 5 stars
26

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
16

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4 out of 5 stars
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Introducing Earworms Rapid French Volume 3. As well as another lexically rich, immediately useful set of words and phrases, this volume will give you an insight into many of the core structures of the language, allowing you more scope to mix and match the vocabulary you already know. Effortless, enjoyable and effective. Essential phrases for your trip abroad. Words anchored deeply into your memory by gentle repetition to music.

Next Steps is an intermediate course, for non-beginners, which follows on from the Complete Spanish Beginner’s course. Building on your existing knowledge, Next Steps is designed to teach you the essential tenses and grammar you need to independently construct sentences, in a simple and logical manner. This is the perfect audio course for those looking to develop their Spanish and further their fluency, containing the complete 8 hours of audio and a handy downloadable booklet to help you revise and reinforce your learning.

Top 25 Spanish Questions You Need to Know

Absolute Beginner Spanish #1

By:
Innovative Language Learning

Narrated by:
SpanishPod101.com

Length: 3 hrs and 31 mins

Unabridged

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1 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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Going to Spain or Mexico and looking to make friends? Don't leave home without the
Top 25 Spanish Questions You Need to Know! In this powerful audiobook, you'll master responses to all the basic questions, from "What's your name?" to "Where are you from?" and more. Built into every lesson you'll find opportunities for extensive practice, self-review, and self-evaluation.

Rapid French: Volume 1

By:
Earworms Learning

Narrated by:
Marlon Lodge

Length: 1 hr and 9 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
168

Performance

4 out of 5 stars
59

Story

3.5 out of 5 stars
55

By listening to these specially composed melodies with their rhythmic repetitions of French and English a few times, you pick up over 200 essential words and phrases that will not just be on the tip of your tongue, but will be burned deeply into your long-term memory in next to no time.

5 out of 5 stars

complimented on my French!

By
Rosemary
on
09-10-07

The Complete Spanish Master

Discover over 680 New Intermediate Words and Phrases

By:
David Michaels

Narrated by:
Claudia R. Barrett,
Rebecca María

Length: 5 hrs and 49 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
19

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
12

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
13

If you are ready to move out of the elementary level and build your intermediate Spanish comprehension, then this audiobook is the perfect stepping stone. Download to get started today.

5 out of 5 stars

Perfect for Intermediate Spanish Learners

By
Alomgir. A
on
27-02-18

Rapid Portuguese (European): Volumes 1 & 2

By:
earworms Learning

Narrated by:
Marlon Lodge

Length: 2 hrs and 17 mins

Original Recording

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
33

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
28

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
27

Earworms mbt(c) is a revolutionary accelerated technique that takes the hard work out of learning. By listening a few times to these specially composed melodies, with their rhythmic repetitions of Portuguese (European) and English, you will pick up essential words and phrases that will not just be on the tip of your tongue but burnt deeply into your long-term memory in next to no time. If you like music, and want to make rapid progress without any formal knowledge of language learning, Earworms mbt(c) Rapid Portuguese (European) is the course for you.

We've specifically developed our language courses for audio learning, so you can complete other tasks while learning Spanish. You can learn while you are running, working out, walking, driving, or even when you are doing chores. We will have you speaking Spanish in no time! Lingo Jump's parallel audio language learning system makes it easy to learn languages at your leisure. Whether you're relaxing or on the go, our simple, clear, and fun audio lessons help you learn through imitation of our speakers.

Each lesson of Castilian Spanish Phase 1, Units 1-5 provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation, and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation. Each lesson contains practice for vocabulary introduced in previous lessons.

5 out of 5 stars

Extremely Impressive

By
Amazon Customer
on
30-07-17

Summary

By listening to these specially composed melodies with their rhythmic repetitions of Spanish and English a few times, you pick up over 200 essential words and phrases that will not just be on the tip of your tongue, but will be burned deeply into your long-term memory in next to no time.

Volume 1 is your survival kit of essential words and phrases to get you by on your trip abroad. Volume 2 will have you talking about yourself, past, present, and future, expressing your opinions, chatting, and flirting (who knows?).

This audiobook also comes with a free booklet to accompany the course which you can download by clicking on this link. Free booklet

You will feel you are learning within minutes and might just be amazed by how easy acquiring a language can be!

Story

Excellent!

I listened to this in the car on my way to and from work. I learned how to ask for a table for two well over a week ago, and I'm still remembering it! This is quite impressive!
The CD will need a few more listens until it all sticks in my head this well, but based on the amount of information that I've retained just from a single run-through, I am highly impressed with this title. I may try others in the series!

Fun and Painless

Frantically trying to keep up with my 6 year old son and his Spanish learnt after primary school each Tuesday. This is the most soothing audio language tutor I have come across. Oh that it was available when I sat my O-level Latin many years ago. The paced repetition of words and phrases linked to the music background makes the language stick. I shall buy 'Rapid Spanish: Volume 2' soon.

Rapid Spanish: Volume 1

Hooked!

I am hooked. I downloaded volume 1 and 2 of Italian, French & Spanish in order to brush up languages I had previously learned to varying degrees. I am already wondering what language to attack next! I travel a lot with work and have the audiobooks on as I'm driving around and am already memorising words and phrases that I'd either forgotten or never knew. I don't feel that I need a book, although I have downloaded the accompanying pdf files for reference. Almost everything I can pick up straight from the recording - just as language is acquired naturally by children - listening and repeating.

Brilliant way to learn holiday spanish

What a great idea - it is quite soothing listening to the dialog between the English and Spanish presenter with the music in the background. You will learn how to ask for things in a resturant, out on the street, how to count and tell the time and how to ask for various other items whilst shopping, at the doctor etc. Essential for holidays and fun to listen to.

Excellent and enjoyable

I am really enjoying this Spanish learning interlude on my way to and from work. Co-traffic must think I'm mad saying words in Spanish with my windows wide open. Can't wait for Volume 2.

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

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2 out of 5 stars

TodayMom

31-07-07

Not for the beginner

I purchased this audio lesson set (volume 1 & 2) based on its description. Having had some Spanish classes in my past, this should have been relatively easy for me to pick up. I burned it to CD to use in my car in order to have an easy method to rewind/replay. No matter how I adjusted my car stereo, I found many of the words to be indistinguishable. On top of that, I found the accompanying music only added to the work of trying to understand the pronunciation of words. The music was almost at the same volume as the speaker. I tried the CD on my PC and then tried streaming it on my PC - both with similar dissatisfaction. I then gave the lesson a try on my MP3 player, which plays any other audiobook and music without the slightest problem. Nope. So, I gave up and purchased "Learning Spanish Like Crazy" (also offered by Audible). Seems a little better so far but I'm only as far as the first few lessons....

9 of 9 people found this review helpful

Overall

3 out of 5 stars

Stephen

21-08-07

spanish beat

This is an intereting way to learn spanish. Somehow they manage to use background music to augment their language lesson. You don't speak to the beat or anything like that, but the music takes the boredome out of repeating words and phrases. It is a clever learning tool.

However, the phrases they teach are not all that great - early phrases involve learning how to order wine for instance. There doesn't seem to be any obvious reason for teaching you the phrases they do.

I've had some Spanish classes years ago and found this a good way to review and get back into the language. However, if you've never spoken spanish before, there are probably better programs.

8 of 8 people found this review helpful

Overall

2 out of 5 stars

Tomodachi

11-04-06

Disappointing

I need to mention first that the female speaker doesn't have a lisp as was remarked in another review - that's the correct pronunciation of the language in many parts of Spain, where the soft "c" sounds are pronounced as "th". This is one of several ways that the Spanish of Spain differs from the Spanish in Latin America and most of the U.S.
Nonetheless, I was disappointed by Rapid Spanish. The CD didn't offer grammar information (as "Spanish with Michel Thomas") or repetition (as in the Pimsleur series) or silly, memorable bits, as in the Berlitz/Beckman Rush-Hour Spanish. I didn't find myself retaining much from this CD, and I doubt I'll order any subsequent "part 2" editions.

6 of 6 people found this review helpful

Overall

3 out of 5 stars

David

03-08-07

For Vacations

It is OK to learn a little bit of Spanish to visit Spain. The accent is Castillian which for someone like me in California is not what I would wish for. Not good if you want to actually learn a lot of Spanish but it is OK so you know how to order some food or take a taxi or other tourist stuff.

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Overall

3 out of 5 stars

Craig

06-02-06

An interesting approach

I have to admit that at first I was skeptical about this book once I started to listen to it. The background music and lyrical approach of the presentation of the language is completely new to me. I see this book as one more tool in my quest to learn some Spanish. It's not going to appeal to everyone, to be sure, but I'm not disappointed that I bought it.

I think that the more ways a person can expose themselves to language the better able they are to retain and understand the vocabulary and grammar.

Not sure about getting it? When you realise that taking a couple friends out for a chai latte can cost more than this book, I'd say you get full value for the money!

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Overall

3 out of 5 stars

Chris Hilbig

10-07-10

A good supplement for Castilian Spanish learners

I like the concept of Rapid Languages, but it needs to be done with another, more effective language program in mind. Pimsluers, Learning Spanish Like Crazy, or Micheal Thomas would be good options. The Spanish version is much like all of the other versions, they mix up patterns (or blocks of sentences) to music to help you remember. Unfortunately, Earworms didn't try to incorporate each section as a building block, one built onto another for more effective learning. They also use the same music for each language. So if you have listened to the others, you'll get mentally stuck because your mind is bringing up something from another language. Another thing the Earworms team failed to realize is that there's a noticeable difference between Castillian Spanish of Spain and Latin American Spanish. I live in South Texas, so the woman sounds like she has a speech impediment whenever she pronounces spanish words with a C. EX: Cinco sounds like (th-en-ko) in Castillian. Here it's pronounced as (s-en-ko). It would be great if the Earworms team created a Latin American version, so learners on this side of the pond won't be so screwed-up accent-wise. Another thing I notice is that this series seems to be directed towards travelers or vacationers. Listening to this in the background as prescribe will not help you learn the language. You have to participate with that speaker in order to absorb what you're trying to learn.

Like I said, Rapid Languages is a great concept and has help many, but this is nothing more than an over-glorified supplement to other, more thorough programs.

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Overall

5 out of 5 stars

Kimberly

08-02-06

Absolutely Great!!!

The easy background music, clarity of what is being said, along with explainations you can understand, makes you want to pay attention and learn the language. I'd give this 10 stars if I was able to. This is the most pleasant Spanish language tape I've heard in ages. I hope Audible gets every volume, because I'm ready buy them.

7 of 8 people found this review helpful

Overall

5 out of 5 stars

Susan

21-12-08

Best of the Bunch!!

I love the "Rapid" approach to language learning. Their sexy voices, music in the background, fast but manageable pace, perfect timing for allowing you to repeat the phrases, plus several quick repetitions of new words enhances the learning process. I have a huge collection of quick language courses since I travel a lot. The "Rapid" series are by far my favorites, though I do wish they had more than just two volumes for each language. But each volume lasts a long time, you get a LOT for the money and the approach is FUN--it doesn't feel like a "lesson." These stick in one's mind better. Of the five different types of lessons I've tried, including the highly-regarded but rather stuffy Pimsleur (my second choice), these are the best of the bunch.

5 of 6 people found this review helpful

Overall

3 out of 5 stars

Kindle Customer

10-04-06

not too bad

I thought it was pretty good. I think the music in the background make it a little gimmicky, and I have to warn you that the female has a lisp, so when she says certain words like Centro, she actually speaks it as Thentro, so unless you know for sure what she is trying to say, you will end up saying a few words incorrectly. Also the memory joggers that the male is trying to use for you to remember numbers are extremely stupid; I would recommend fast forwarding through his little memory joggers and move on to what the numbers are and how to tell time.
Also when she says "Olga" for "Hello" that is not "Hello", it's "Listen." Overall I do like it but I wouldn't say it's spectacular, and I'm also getting more Spanish Audibles so I get to listen to other perspectives.

12 of 16 people found this review helpful

Overall

5 out of 5 stars

Joyce

09-02-06

A fun way to learn Spanish

I purchased this book to listen to on my drive to and from work each day. The music is relaxing and the way the material is presented makes learning fun. I think it would be a great way for children to learn with a similar book on their level. I have always had trouble with languages but this has been both entertaining and fun. I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to learn Spanish especially if they are planning a trip to a Spanish speaking destination. Can't wait for Volume 2.